MOUNT VERNON — The OSU Alumni Club of Knox County will be holding their annual Scholarship Fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Glenn A. Gallagher Center.

The family-friendly tailgate event will feature OSU Alumni basketball great Katie Smith. In addition to Smith’s keynote address, there will be an uplifting visit from TBDBITL … The Ohio State University Marching Band will work the audience into a “GO BUCKS” frenzy.

Silent and live auctions will be held with all funds raised going into the OSU Alumni Club of Knox County Scholarship Fund. Knox County students from all Knox County High Schools may apply for this scholarship by visiting their local high school guidance counselor for the application. This year $23,000 in scholarships were awarded to Knox County students attending OSU including a new “Big $10,000” scholarship.

If you would like to make a scholarship donation, donate an item for auction or sponsor a table at this Scholarship Fundraiser Event, simply contact knoxcoclub@osu.edu. Tickets may be purchased to attend the event by contacting knoxcoclub@osu.edu.

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date and place of birth. If either parent is under the age of 18, the signature
of a parent or guardian is necessary for each of the baby’s underage parents.

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